What this is
Somewhere between an escape room and a gallery, this immersive exhibition drops you inside the home of a legendary thief while he's out on his final job — you're the intruder. Now in its third year, the 'Come to Summer Art Museum' series transforms Planning Gallery into eight distinct rooms: corridors, parlors, and hidden chambers filled with thief portraits, disguise tools, mysterious collections of stars and socks, and original artworks by collaborating artists. The concept leans into theatrical storytelling as much as visual art, making it closer to a walk-through narrative experience than a conventional exhibition.
Who should go
Teens and adults who enjoy immersive or concept-driven art will get the most out of this. Families with primary school-age children are also catered for with discounted tickets, though the mystery-and-intrigue theme skews older. Not a passive gallery visit — come ready to explore.
Good to know
Tickets can likely be purchased at the venue box office or via major Japanese ticketing platforms such as eplus.jp or pia.jp — check the official event page for confirmed sales channels, as foreign credit cards are generally accepted on both platforms. Planning Gallery is a mid-sized contemporary art space in Fukuoka; expect a relaxed, walkable layout suited to self-paced exploration. Re-entry is strictly not allowed, so plan to spend enough time on your first pass — budget at least 60–90 minutes to explore all eight rooms properly. Group discounts (20 or more people) and advance purchase rates save ¥100 per ticket tier. Your ticket for this exhibition also grants access to the Asia Gallery, so factor that into your visit.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.